nelliebj's Profile
Stat Summary
- Average Rating:4
- Helpful Votes:545
- Reviews Submitted:62
- First Review:May 31, 2012
- Most Recent Review:May 16, 2023
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Patchworkz™
Patchworkz is a relaxing jigsaw-puzzle game with competitive elements.
Overall rating
5
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5
3 of 3 found this review helpful
Great relaxing game
PostedDecember 11, 2013
nelliebj
fromBritish Columbia
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Hidden Object, Match 3, Mahjong
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
4
/
5
Storyline
4
/
5
I just love doing this. Not really jigsaws, but mosaics you have to put together. My biggest problem was that I kept dropping the pieces (better mouse handling required) and was penalized as if I had put it in the wrong place. But, I've got it down now and it's great. Each level becomes more challenging as it goes along. Beautiful colours, nice music.
I recommend this game!
Cursed House 2
Defeat the King of Demons and find a way to get out the Cursed House once again, banishing evil spirits, ghosts and demons from the house!
Overall rating
5
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5
3 of 3 found this review helpful
Fun game
PostedNovember 3, 2013
nelliebj
fromBritish Columbia
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Hidden Object, Match 3, Mahjong
Current Favorite:
Heroes of Hellas 3: Athens
(72)Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
4
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5
Well, it's certainly a little more challenging than some M3's I've played. It was difficult to understand what I was supposed to do but if you click on the "help" button, it will give you instructions. No tips for making it easier though...you have to figure that out for yourself. Just play it and it gets easier to understand your tasks. It was a little confusing at first and I did spend way too much time on one level because I didn't understand what I was supposed to do. On the levels where you have to slay the dragon (fire and ice), it doesn't say how many times you have to hit the dragon before it goes away. Or if 4x or 5x matches makes it better Still haven't figured that one out but I'll get it eventually. All in all, a fun game that is different and more challenging than some.
I recommend this game!
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
Follow the rabbit into its rabbit-hole and help Alice find her way in a wonderful world, populated by whimsical characters!
Overall rating
2
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5
1 of 2 found this review helpful
Not worth the money
PostedOctober 22, 2013
nelliebj
fromBritish Columbia
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Hidden Object, Match 3, Mahjong
Current Favorite:
Heroes of Hellas 3: Athens
(72)Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
1
/
5
Level of Challenge
3
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5
Storyline
5
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5
I set everything up expecting a good game based on other reviews but was very disappointed. I changed my screen setting to a little darker and tilted it but I could not find a white butterfly that was in the middle of a white cloud. That was only about the 3rd scene. I don't want to work that hard to find things. I had to use a hint or two on every scene because the objects were so hard to find. The mini puzzles were ok. Of course the storyline is great...its a great book. But fun...not so much. No buy for me even as a Daily Deal.
I don't recommend this game.
I Spy: Spooky Mansion
Through the creaking gates, you’d best beware. A spooky mansion awaits, enter if you dare! Explore the inside of a scary house.
Overall rating
3
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5
3 of 8 found this review helpful
Maybe for children
PostedSeptember 11, 2013
nelliebj
fromBritish Columbia
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Hidden Object, Match 3, Card & Board, Mahjong
Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
1
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
Storyline
2
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5
I didn't get very far into this game as it seemed to be more for kids. As much as others may like it, I hated that I could not turn off the narrator (and get it in print instead). It was really annoying - not so much for me as the people around me. We don't all enjoy total privacy for these games. The option of spoken or written would have been nice.
I don't recommend this game.
Magic Time
Restore the wizard Avitus' home in this magical Match 3 game.
Overall rating
4
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5
2 of 3 found this review helpful
What a fun game!
PostedSeptember 9, 2013
nelliebj
fromBritish Columbia
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Hidden Object, Match 3, Card & Board, Mahjong
Current Favorite:
The Path of Hercules
(54)Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
4
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5
Storyline
5
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5
Just played 20 minutes of the demo but I'm sure I will be buying this, if not today, then later. I enjoyed it...an M3 game that's a little different. When it said I could buy things, I assumed more than just fireworks and guess I should have saved up a few more jewels. Next time. There is a little hidden object thrown in (fragmented). Just when I thought the board I was working on was finished, it gave me two more challenges. That was fun too. Something different to do. I'm playing untimed until I know the game a little better.
I recommend this game!
Laruaville
Friendly and cheerful ghosts need your help in this new, breathtaking match 3 game with HOGs and puzzles.
Overall rating
5
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5
12 of 12 found this review helpful
What fun!
PostedJuly 31, 2013
nelliebj
fromBritish Columbia
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Hidden Object, Match 3, Mahjong
Current Favorite:
Vacation Adventures: Park Ranger
(84)Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
5
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5
This is a great Match 3 game with a few puzzles and some "hidden objects" thrown in for good measure. And you get to build a ghost town. The games are challenging enough to hold your interest, there are things to do and all in all, it's just great fun! A definite buy for me (already done). Played the full hour of the demo and have barely started so I know it will be a good, long game.
I recommend this game!
Big City Adventure: Tokyo
Search for thousands of cleverly hidden items around the historic sites of Tokyo. Play a bunch of fun mini-games too.
Overall rating
5
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5
13 of 17 found this review helpful
Yay, a new Big City Adventure!
PostedJune 12, 2013
nelliebj
fromBritish Columbia
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Card & Board, Mahjong
Current Favorite:
Dream Vacation Solitaire
(19)Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
4
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5
I never get tired of these. They are challenging (items are very well hidden) Mini games in between which are quite simple if a little repetitive. One new one in the Tokyo one that I haven't seen in the previous ones. If you have a really hard time finding these well-hidden objects, this is not for you. I like the challenge.
Bought this, sight unseen because I knew it would be good and it is.
I recommend this game!
Jewel Quest Mysteries: The Oracle of Ur
Help Rupert and his friends retrieve the Oracle of Ur?
Overall rating
4
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5
3 of 4 found this review helpful
Yay, a new Jewel Quest!
PostedMay 29, 2013
nelliebj
fromBritish Columbia
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Hidden Object, Match 3, Card & Board, Mahjong
Current Favorite:
Jewel Quest Mysteries: The Oracle of Ur
(77)Fun Factor
4
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Storyline
4
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5
I saw that the game wasn't popular but I decided to try it anyway. No regrets! I have all the Jewel Quest games. And I got this one too but only after I tried the one hour demo. The hour went by very quickly and I was still enjoying it so I went ahead and bought it.
It's not easy. If you expect a game that doesn't challenge you, don't get this. But that's part of what I like about it. The HOG part is really great...no the items are not that easy to find (they are very well hidden) but you can. And, since that part of it is not timed, take the time to find the items. There are scenes where you need to find tools for your inventory. Again, keep looking...they are there and they do light up when your cursor passes over them.
The jewel boards are timed. But, you can "buy" extra time with your jewels. You find jewels in each scene and you find coins. Both are useful when you need them.
All I can say is...persevere! This is a great game, you just have to work a little harder.
Yes, I bought it. Because I like the challenge and like all the Jewel Quest games, it's worth it.
I recommend this game!
Monopoly ®
Build your fortune as you buy, sell and trade the world’s most famous properties. It’s classic Monopolyfun!
Overall rating
2
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5
7 of 9 found this review helpful
Hmmmmm
PostedMay 25, 2013
nelliebj
fromBritish Columbia
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Hidden Object, Match 3, Card & Board
Current Favorite:
Dream Vacation Solitaire
(19)Fun Factor
2
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
4
/
5
Level of Challenge
2
/
5
Storyline
2
/
5
I actually tried this for a whole 15 minutes before I trashed it. It is boring!! You play against 3 others - all you (or computer). You decide whether or not your "opponents" buy properties so obviously, they don't. You own everything because you just do. And too much just "tossing" the dice. When you own everything, everybody else pays you rent. Wonderful. But so incredibly boring....not for me.
I don't recommend this game.
The Path of Hercules
Pay homage to the dieties by restoring ancient artifacts in this unique Hidden Object and Match-3 adventure!
Overall rating
5
/
5
Cool!!
PostedMay 16, 2013
nelliebj
fromBritish Columbia
Skill Level:Intermediate
Favorite Genre(s):Word, Hidden Object, Match 3, Card & Board, Mahjong
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
/
5
Level of Challenge
5
/
5
Storyline
5
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5
Finally, a Match 3 that I love. Haven't found one for a while and this fits the bill completely. In a way, similar to the Elements games wherein you have your usual M3 boards but with some hidden object stuff in between, finding pieces of an item and then putting all your items into their correct spots. The only change I would make is to have different types of M3 boards, not just swap (eg: chain or click 3). I demoed this game from the developers' site first and then just waited until Big Fish had it available. Didn't take long!
I recommend this game!